The Army Is Turning A Generation Of Young Wives Into Full Time Caregivers

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http://www.businessinsider.com/warrior-transition-units-still-failing-2012-10


Ashley Wise — Battling BARE

Army wives stepped forward Tuesday at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual conference to explain the continued struggle they face in rehabilitating their spouses injured in war and the challenges that remain working with Warrior Transition Units.

The Army created Warrior Transition Units to assist in making the wounded warriors’ journey to their “new normal” as smooth and productive as possible.

The Army currently operates 29 WTUs across the country.

“These soldiers all have one mission in common, and that is to heal and prepare for transition, whether it’s back to the force or civilian life,” said Army Brig. Gen. David Bishop. “Each soldier is supported by a triad of care. That includes a primary care manager, a nurse case manager and a squad leader to work with the soldiers and the families of those soldiers to help manage the care and support that they receive.”


Read more: http://www.military.com/daily-news/2012/10/24/challenges-remain-in-warrior-transition-units.html#ixzz2AIDx0QrL

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1. these spouses and parents and partners are SO BRAVE AND COURAGEOUS

My admiration knows no bounds. What they do is pure love in action.

[TahitiNut]

2. Every time I read of such military wives, I wonder why I wasn't as "lucky."

It's with some renewed sense of resentment that I remember that cold November night in 1969 when I arrived at my "bride's" apartment building and had to wake the manager to get in. (There was no room for doubt about who I was, fresh back from Viet Nam.) The "discovery" that she was staying overnight with her lover and her first words to me on my return ("What the hell are you doing there?&quot are pretty much engraved in my viscera. Forty-three years ... and it's like it was just last month.

I'm (still) envious of those guys whose wives remained true to their vows. I hope they know how lucky they are.

[babydollhead]

3. I am sorry that happened to you.

I hope you have found love in your life. Thats a horrible way to come home. Here is a hug and a 43 year late, welcome home.